Kamindu Mendis is a Sri Lankan all-rounder and left-handed batter who has represented Sri Lanka in all three formats and proven his ability. He will be making his debut in the IPL.
Some new overseas faces were expected to get a contract at the IPL 2026. One such name was capped Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis. The 26-year-old has certainly forced the world to notice him after the start he got in tests. He became the second-fastest batter to complete 1000 runs in just 13 innings and has five centuries in his first 9 test innings.
His consistency has landed him his maiden IPL contract. This article will cover Kamindu Mendis’ scores for the overall IPL season, IPL stats, and IPL 2026 price and team.
Kamindu Mendis IPL Profile
| Name | Kamindu Mendis |
|---|---|
| TEAM | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| IPL Debut | 2025 |
| Matches | — |
| Wickets | — |
| IPL 2026 Price | INR 75 Lac |
| Role | Batting All-rounder |
| Age | 26 Years (September 30, 1998) |
Kamindu Mendis IPL Team, Price & Salary 2026
Mendis has had an excellent start to his international career. Though his success came in the longest format of the game but his maturity was one reason that helped him to get his IPL contract. He bowls leg-spin and off-spin and is a bankable batter. Mendis will look to make an impact in the Indian Premier League, which will give him international recognition. His international exposure will surely help him. His IPL salary is INR 75 lac, and he has been picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2026.
| Year | IPL Price (in ₹) | IPL Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | INR 75 Lac | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2026 | INR 75 Lac | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Kamindu Mendis IPL Career Stats & Records
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 92 | 32* | 30.67 | 69 | 133.33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Kamindu Mendis Career Stats & Records
| Format | Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | Average | S/R | Hundreds | Fifties | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1004 | 182* | 91.3 | 65.0 | 5 | 4 | 104 | 19 |
| ODI | 14 | 13 | 5 | 231 | 57 | 28.9 | 72.6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| T20I | 21 | 19 | 1 | 374 | 65* | 20.8 | 123.4 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 13 |
| 1st Class | 50 | 78 | 7 | 4635 | 200* | 65.3 | 61.7 | 17 | 23 | 504 | 49 |
| List A | 85 | 76 | 11 | 2209 | 110 | 34.0 | 80.3 | 1 | 15 | 169 | 31 |
| T20 | 91 | 78 | 8 | 1903 | 99* | 27.2 | 128.4 | 0 | 12 | 177 | 54 |
Kamindu Mendis Last 10 Matches in IPL
Kamindu Mendis has not played or made his IPL debut yet. The upcoming season will be his first IPL season, and he might be making his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026.
| No. | Match | Opponent | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Match 61 | LSG | 32 (21) |
| 2 | Match 51 | GT | 0 (1) |
| 3 | Match 43 | CSK | 32 (22) |
| 4 | Match 20 | GT | 1 (5) |
| 5 | Match 15 | KKR | 27 (20) |
